We are a small, rural community. We have students from a variety of backgrounds. Some come from single-parent homes and others are raised by family members other than their parents. Most are dealing with low income and receive assistance from our local Outreach Ministry. However, this is only what the outside viewers see. They don't see how hard my students work, despite their hardships. Outside viewers see an "old" school. My students deserve better than the judgments of others and the environment they have to learn in.
My students are intelligent, problem solvers that can overcome their situations.
I have to teach them how to problem solve. We need everything in our arsenal to help them be the success that we know that they can be! They can be so much more than people think they can. I want to lift them up to be all they can be, even if the world around them doesn't believe they can be the amazing stars that I know that they are.
My counterpart and I are making classrooms that thrive on problem-solving. We have volunteered in our community, become doctors for a day, and even bakers! We want to dream big!
My Project
I have no way to give individualized instruction to my students with whiteboards. When we are in small groups I want to be able to explain to the students what our focus is in more space. I have been using a 12in x 8in whiteboard to show my students problem solving. This is too small for large examples that my students need to see. Sometimes I even have to get out multiple small boards to show my students what we are working on.
Having these materials to easily explain in depth problems to my students would really make an impact on their education.
I would love to be able to have 5 kids surrounding me and to be able to write on a board that faces them instead of holding or propping several small boards up. This would also take up less room on my table and students can easily see the information.
Mobile Dry Erase Board – 40x28 inches Magnetic Portable Whiteboard Stand Easel White Board Flipchart Easel Board with 25 Sheets Paper Pad
• Amazon Business
$127.09
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$127.09
EX-25 Automatic Heavy Duty Electric Stapler - Includes Staples, Power Cable and Extended Warranty by EcoElectronix - Jam-Free 25 Sheet Full-Strip Staple Capacity, for Professional and Home Office Use
• Amazon Business
$39.73
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$39.73
School Smart Primary Chart Paper, 24 x 32 Inches, Ruled 1-1/2 Inch with Dotted Midline, White, 70 Sheets
• Amazon Business
$18.24
2
$36.48
GREATMAG Push Pin Magnets, Whiteboard Magnets, 56 Pack 7 Assorted Color Magnetic Push Pins, Perfect for Fridge Magnets, Map Magnets, Classroom Magnets, Office Magnets
• Amazon Business
$10.88
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$10.88
Materials cost
$214.18
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
State sales tax
$16.71
3rd party payment processing fee
$3.21
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$264.10
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$46.61
Total project goal
$310.71
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$310.71
8 Donors
-$197.00
Donations toward project cost
-$171.20
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$25.80
match offer
-$109.29
Match offer toward project cost
-$92.90
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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